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skegel1

Once the order is accepted by GM (the dealer has an open allocation and you are next in line) you get moved to 3000 status. Then it takes about 4-5 months before you get the car. I had one that went 3000 on 3/23 and it arrived at dealer 8/1. I have another one that went 3000 on 5/19 and it was built 9/1 (should be at dealer in next two weeks). What they were most likely explaining to you is that your car will be ordered in October (when they have their next open allocation) which will move your status to 3000 and begin your 4-5 month wait. Which isn’t too bad 👍🏻

INVESTR

Only way you are having one by October is through Autotrader. Perfect explanation above

Skid Row Joe

I wouldn't believe that until it happens. That's 7 weeks. A lot of promising there. L

RedC7AZ

Did it clearly state there would be no dealer add-ons ? You know, the overpriced crap dealers have been sneaking in at the last minute on C8s to scare buyers off, so they can sell the car to someone willing to pay more money for it.

Bird67

I think OP Harlequin has now been more than fully warned. He makes it clear he’s no strangers to cars or car enthusiast forums. I say we relax, give him and his cornfield Chevy truck dealer the benefit of the doubt, and cheer him on. Enjoy the fantasy - and wouldn’t it be great if it turns out to be true? That GM is incentivizing small dealers to sell C8s at MSRP to get them into parts of the country that have not seen many/any yet? Let’s enjoy the dream with him!

Harlequin, you have to keep us posted. We need to know whether you get something great or a lump of coal in your stocking.

Harry2

I hope it works out for you, ask your dealer what event code your order is currently at, you should have an event code of 2000 to confirm that your Vette order has been accepted by the factory and will be built. Also, IMO, a late October delivery date seems highly unlikely.
Good luck!

Event Code Explanations:

• 1000– Order On Hold at Dealership
• 1100– Order Placed at Dealership
• 2000 – Order Accepted by Chevrolet
• 2050– Order Changed
• 2500– Order Preferenced (or “Picked Up” or “Imaged”)
• 3000– Order Accepted by Production Control
• 3100– Order Available to be Sequenced
• 3300– Order Scheduled for Production
• 3400– Order Broadcast (Internal Plant Order Produced)
• 3800– Vehicle Produced
• 4000– Vehicle Available to Ship
• 4B00– Bayed
• 4150– Vehicle Invoiced
• 4200– Vehicle Shipped
• 4300– Intermediate Delivery
• 4800– Rail Ramp Unload
• 5000– Vehicle at Dealer
• 6000 –Vehicle delivered to customer

CA 3LT

NO, the luckiest people in America are those who are driving a C8 and personally ordered it under their own specifications. That's Lucky.

Redc8z06

I would ask them what their allocation number is for 2022 and what number you are on their list. Being a small Corvette dealership they may only get a few cars for the whole year.

Warp Ten

Did you mention the name of the dealership? I want to get one from that dealership because it appears they don't have all of their 2022 allocations filled.

Warp Ten

That dealership in Greenville SC Kevin Whitaker gets around 60-70 2021's ALL WERE sold at $20+K . Another dealership in Columbia SC is selling at MSRP ...has around 25 cars /yr... Love Chevy ...but my understanding is all of their 2022 allocation is sold????

Red C8 of Jax

Wouldn't be susprised if most of the dealers have sold all of what they are guessing their 22 allocations will be. Maybe the very large dealers have some allocations left if you want to wait 12-18 months. I will agree, the luckiest people are driving around in their C8's.

bapd77

Absolutely. It’s crazy that these people on this forum are adults. I’m suspect sometimes.

bapd77

And…to the OP, I used a local dealer in the Tulsa, OK area. They ordered the car May 4. They offered it to me on May 28. I accepted at MSRP. I received it September 4……4 months from order and only about 3 months from the time I made the deal.

Vetteman Jack

The dealer may be a stand-up one, but I would want EVERYTHING in writing.

Uncle Pasko 73

I think the claim of being able to get a car by October is far more plausible than that of a test drive.

Avanti

That's great... but seriously, I think you need to reset your Luck-o-Meter. You're buying a car, it's not life-or-death.

DALESTOLT

Good for you. There are still reputable dealers around. Like the dealership I purchased my las 4 corvettes from. Matt Saxe Chevrolet. Belle plaine, minnesota.

Harlaquin

Well sir I did get to drive one. A used one a 2020 with 900 miles on it. It was at a Porsche dealer they could of cared less about the car . To them it was nothing but a trade in. I literally was in shorts and a t-shirt and a Chevy hat and they gave me the keys no.problem. salesman rode with me but I still got the test drive.

Zymurgy

So, they got 25 for 2021 and they think they are going to get at least 6 2022's in one allocation cycle? That's beyond unbelievable. It's not going to happen.